My mother always taught me to cross myself when I pass an Orthodox Church, out of respect to the Holy Gifts (Eucharist) which is rests there.

We also cross ourselves and say a prayer every time we see a speeding ambulance, pass an accident scene or spot someone driving recklessly - that God preserve and save them all from harm.

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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

To Reply No. 37, JR, There are "churches" that use the trappings of Orthodoxy, whose "services" are similar, and who call theselves "Orthodox," that have sprouted up and have no connection whatsoever to the Holy Orthodox Churches. (Sometimes, clergy who have been unfrocked by the Orthodox Church, have initiated these types of "churches.") If you do a Google search for Orthodox Churches, I'm sure some of them will come up.

To Reply No. 37, JR, There are "churches" that use the trappings of Orthodoxy, whose "services" are similar, and who call theselves "Orthodox," that have sprouted up and have no connection whatsoever to the Holy Orthodox Churches. (Sometimes, clergy who have been unfrocked by the Orthodox Church, have initiated these types of "churches.") If you do a Google search for Orthodox Churches, I'm sure some of them will come up.

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who can watch the watchmen?"No one is paying attention to your post reports"Why do posters that claim to have me blocked keep sending me pms and responding to my posts? That makes no sense.